Bidspirit auction | Large Italian chest, Veneto, 17th

Large Italian chest, Veneto, 17th century - Carved wood. Dimensions: 82 x 163 x 70 cm. Large chest with a richly carved front featuring figurative panels and grotesque ornamentation, arranged in a rhythmic composition of pilasters, moldings, and reliefs of classical inspiration. The framed figures lend nobility and a distinct architectural sensibility to the piece, while the robustness of the volume underscores its function as a storage unit. Its decorative style and the quality of the carving are reminiscent of 17th-century Venice.